Why Housing Is More Expensive Than Ever and What Could Fix It
Housing affordability has reached historic lows across the U.S. Experts say restrictive zoning and a lack of new construction are major reasons why.
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Housing affordability has reached historic lows across the U.S. Experts say restrictive zoning and a lack of new construction are major reasons why.
Normally, releases of the Fed's rate-setting committee's minutes can make big news. But we doubt today's will.
Mortgage rates showed no signs of falling yesterday. And we doubt that will change much until we see movement in the Middle East.
The challenges facing Kevin Warsh as he takes up his post as the new Fed chair will be huge. Will they affect mortgage rates?
Mortgage rates climbed sharply on Friday. And we doubt that anything short of positive solid news about the Strait of Hormuz will bring them back down.
Eight states are currently implementing second-home taxes. How many more might follow?
We doubt today's economic reports will move mortgage rates. But news from the Middle East and Trump's talks in Beijing might.
Will today's retail sales report show consumers cutting back on discretionary spending as they pour their money into their gas tanks?